FUNKTION ONE Funktion One demonstrated a stereo pair of the most recent version of its Dance Stack as configured for the Beatport installation at Coloarado’s Club Beta. The configuration (two F221s, two DS15 and a DS210) employs the recently introduced 21- inch bass, which reproduces both high and low bass frequencies, meaning it covers the same bass range as the original mix of infrabass 218 and F218. The MB210 LP, Funktion One’s most compact bass enclosures, was also on show. Designed to augment the F81 and F101 loudspeakers, MB210 consists of two ten-inch neodymium loudspeakers driving a ported resonant chamber enclosure. It handles 600W and averages 104dB sensitivity between 60Hz and 160Hz. There is also a self-powered version available (MB210 LPA) and a self-powered version of the MB112 single 12-inch bass was also introduced. > funktion-one.com

RED SQUARE AUDIO “We had a really good show and the feedback from clients both old and new was extremely positive,” says RSA owner Paul Nicholsen. “Innovason launched Nova 2, which is brimful of new features, including the new remote SR-16 stagebox and Neumann

Solution D digital microphone

control. APG made its UK debut showing everything from the six-inch MX1 coaxial to the revolutionary DX and SMX ranges, plus the Uniline line array.” > redsquareaudio.co.uk

ALLEN & HEATH

Allen & Heath added the xDR-16 expander unit to the iLive digital mixing family, providing remote analog I/O expansion and networking options at FOH, on the other side of a large stage, in another room, or in a different building during installations. It also unveiled the GS-R24, a new analog console combined with a choice of interface modules, motorised faders for automated mixing, and MIDI controllers for tactile interfacing with software DAWs. Finally, Allen & Heath debuted a Dante networking audio interface card for the iLive digital mixing series at Earls Court. > allen-heath.co.uk

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TRANTEC “We’ve had loads of good input and feedback regarding our ‘rack and ready’ S5 series and channel 38 products,” explains Mark Parkhouse, head of sales and marketing expands on the show’s success for Trantec. “We were ahead of the game here, making us very well positioned to provide advice for our customers looking to future-proof their wireless systems. We’re also very pleased with the Ofcom funding announcement. This year’s show brought an increase in visitors and the quality of leads obtained so far is excellent. We also benefiting from exhibiting with TOA Europe.” > trantec.co.uk

FBT

“PLASA was quite positive, and better than last year, in our opinion,” says FBT’s export manager Roberto Mataloni. “Several clients from the UK, dealers, rental companies, system integrators and installers visited our stand and met with us and with our UK distributor, Proel. “We exhibited a wide range of our production, including the new ProMaxx and Mitus sound reinforcement series. Great attention and interest have been given to the ProMaxx 14a, a powerful and portable system, active, with eight on board presets and an exclusive and innovative 14-inch neodymium woofer, created in collaboration with B&C. “Another star has been the Mitus 206LA powered, compact line array, with loads of features and unique in design, flying and locking hardware, outer polypropylene mould.” > fbt.uk.com

SAMSON

Samson focused on the new Airline Micro wireless earset system, its smallest wireless system, which couples small, high-quality audio components with the latest lithium ion battery technology. Samson’s Expedition series of portable PA solutions, which features the flagship XP510i, was also displayed in addition to the new Auro D412 and D415 two-way active loud speakers.

Rob Castle, MD of Korg UK, comments: "The show was very positive for us at Korg and thanks to everyone who called in to see us at the show. The new Samson products created a lot of interest as well as people looking afresh at the whole Samson range." > korg.co.uk

ADAM HALL Adam Hall UK had a larger presence at this year’s show. “PLASA 2010 seems to be just as fruitful as previous years, with a steady stream of visitors from across Europe,” says general